There are 4 ways to get from Nilakkottai to Kochi by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Palakkadtrain 16732
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
8h 19m₹467–2,851Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
12h 5m₹427–2,551Drive 220.7 km
- Drive from Nilakkottai to Kochicar 220.7 km
3h 50m₹2,482–3,584Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilakkottai to Kochitaxi 220.7 km
3h 50m₹4,500–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilakkottai to Kochi is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Nilakkottai to Kochi is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct train from Nilakkottai to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Kodaikanal Road and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Nilakkottai and Kochi is 363 km. The road distance is 220.7 km.
The best way to get from Nilakkottai to Kochi without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Nilakkottai to Kochi, including transfers.
Nilakkottai to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kodaikanal Road station.
Nilakkottai to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilakkottai to Kochi is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Nilakkottai to Kochi.
There are 1235+ hotels available in Kochi.
What companies run services between Nilakkottai, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nilakkottai to Ernakulam Jn via Kodaikanal Road and Palakkad in around 8h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
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- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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